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On Episode 267 of The Waves of Tech, we are discussing the big tech news from this week, which includes mergers, buyouts, and security breaches. The news surrounding the merger of Time Warner Cable and Charter Communications was predicted by many after the FCC shot down the Comcast/Time Warner Cable merger. In addition to that, Charter will be buying the smaller Bright House Networks. The IRS system was hacked, leaving many questions for the over 100,000 people that had information stolen. And finally, hoverboards are making news and breaking world records! Enjoy the podcast and continue to ride…the waves of tech.
We here at Modern Life Podcast Network would like to welcome Mike Dell to the network. Mike has been podcasting for many years and is a tremendous asset in the industry. His newest podcasting adventure, Podcast Help Desk, has reached 50 episodes and focuses on podcasting tips and tricks, the art of podcasting, and headlines in the industry. Mike Dell – Podcast Help Desk
Memorial Day and World War II footage in HD
World War II footage has a very specific image and visual appeal. Much of the footage and film from the 1940s in grainy, black and white, somewhat distorted, and choppy. Through the evolution of technology, plenty of that footage has been digitally remastered and enhanced to bring a new visual appeal. Check out the Memorial Day and World War II footage in high definition (HD) on The History Channel and Netlfix.
Charter to buy Bright House and merge with Time Warner Cable
Charter communications became a household name overnight. The cable and Internet service provider currently has a customer base of 4.1 million and 4.8 million, respectively. With the potential merger with Time Warner Cable and the purchase of Bright House, this pushes Charter into the number two position in relationship to the number of customers, nearing the 24 million mark in 41 states. Charter is emphasizing a push to improve public WiFi spots and provide sharper and better quality services to small and medium sized businesses. Time will tell as to the benefits you and I as consumers will see.
Well, no one’s system is ever safe…even if you’re the IRS and the Federal government. If anything, these systems would be main targets for hackers and thieves as there is a plethora of personal information on tax returns. In essence, our entire life and identity is presented on tax forms. The IRS announced that over 100,000 IRS records were stolen during a breach of their “Get Transcript” service. Very little detail has been shared with the public, other than the quantity and scale of the hackers attempts.
In an amazing story of innovation, a Canadian man is now the proud owner of a new world record for distance traveled on a hoverboard. How amazing is this!!?? We know that Marty McFly would be proud. The man traveled over 50 meters through the air, riding about 5 meters above the surface of the water. The gentlemen spent over one year designing and testing the hoverboard. Congrats on the world record and successful run. We wonder what is next…
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Cyber attacks and making sense of technology
Windows 7 Market share, 27 inch iMac issues, Cyber attacks, and Web Browsers. Making sense of the technology world.
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China’s Social Credit System And France Levies Tax On Internet Giants
We learned this week that the French government is set to decide on implementing a new tax on internet giants that profit on targeted digital advertising and re-selling of personal user data. The Chinese government has a system in place – the social credit score – that ranks individual citizens and that scores provides certain freedoms such as travel, mortgages, and choice of school. Retail stores around the United States and abroad continue to close but it is for many more reasons that simply Amazon and the online shopping spike.
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Clippy Back In The News And Amazon Buys Router Technology
It has been one year since SpaceX launched Starman in a Tesla Roadster, so we check in to see how the travels are going. Microsoft’s Clippy emerged from the recycle bin for an inclusive interview; his comments are hilarious. Amazon just bought Eero, a mesh router technology company with plans to simplify the smart home WiFi and integration problems plaguing many homes. And finally, Microsoft is essentially encouraging users and businesses to stop using Internet Explorer.